Our Knoxville, TN upper cervical doctor will discuss and evaluate your health history with you to understand your condition and concerns. A thorough examination will be performed to diagnose the underlying issue. The examination consists of orthopedic, neurologic and chiropractic exams including postural measurements and gravitational stress tests. After the consultation and exam, if the doctor determines they can help you, you will be able to move forward with the next steps.
Once the presence of postural distortion or spinal misalignment is confirmed, 3D laser-aligned x-rays will be taken to properly analyze the misalignment. The images from this diagnostic procedure will allow us to obtain detailed measurements needed to precisely correct your misalignment.
Second Step
Once the presence of postural distortion or spinal misalignment is confirmed, we will perform an additional 3D X-ray test to analyze the C1 and C2 bones. The images from this diagnostic procedure will allow us to obtain precise measurements needed to correct the misalignments.
We will perform upper cervical chiropractic adjustments using the unique measurements from your x-rays to help your C1 bone return to its original position in relation to the skull and the rest of the spine. This process is painless and extremely gentle, as very little pressure is necessary to move C1 with this precision of care.
After completing the first adjustment, we will then provide follow-up x-ray images to check the changes on the cervical spine and the overall alignment of the spine and your head. If your misalignment still needs work, we will fine-tune the measurements and continue to provide chiropractic adjustments.
Please note that x-ray scans are not required for each visit. We only take your scans before and after the initial adjustment to assess the correction and calculate a proper angle that precisely corrects your unique misalignment. This process will give us the final measurements and details of the adjustment that will be utilized if future adjustments are necessary.
Also, we at Transcend Chiropractic would like to emphasize that no two cervical subluxation cases are the same. Each patient requires a different approach and may have varying follow-up care procedures depending on the severity of the bone misalignment.
Upper cervical care has provided relief to numerous patients who complain about ailments ranging from vertigo to migraines. The procedure primarily helps sick and suffering individuals by restoring balance in the body and promoting self-healing of the damaged or affected tissues.
